Description

Built by the renowned Mel Davis, Bobcat is an impressive 58ft narrowboat presented in a classic traditional style, thoughtfully designed to blend timeless appeal with clever practicality. Her standout feature is the purposeful tug-style deck, which creates generous additional outdoor space perfectly designed for carrying a motorbike and/or bicycles, while a large, convenient rear sliding hatch makes access straightforward and loading much easier — a detail that brings real everyday convenience. Thought has gone into every aspect of her design, balancing character, comfort and usability throughout, and with a fresh survey and hull blacking completed this year, she is fully prepared and ready to begin her next adventure with her new owners.

Constructed with a steel plating specification of 10/6/4 and a flat-bottomed hull, she combines strength and durability. The interior is finished with attractive bamboo flooring, insulated with sprayfoam for excellent year-round comfort, and features ply cabin sides with charming porthole-style windows that flood the cabin with natural light. Powering her is a reliable Beta 43hp four-cylinder diesel engine with keel cooling, paired with a PRM 150 gearbox — a proven, economical setup ideal for canal and river cruising. She carries an ample 385 litres of fuel and 375 litres of water, giving you plenty of range between stops.

On board you will find hot water via a calorifier and Webasto, plus Webasto central heating and a welcoming Mazoma solid fuel stove to keep things cosy on cooler evenings. The electrical setup offers both 12v and 240v power, supported by a robust Victron 3kw inverter, one starter battery and four leisure batteries, plus a solar array comprising one 110w and two 100w panels with an MPPT controller — perfect for efficient off-grid cruising.

Inside, the accommodation provides comfortable sleeping for two with the a pull-out double berth stowed beneath the tug deck and further potential for additional sleeping space within the saloon if required. The well-appointed galley includes a gas hob, Shoreline fridge-freezer with space for a combination microwave above the fridge and a Zanussi washing machine for all the comforts of home. The walk-through bathroom features a vanity basin, a hip bath fitted with a shower, and a separate compartment housing the Porta Potti toilet — a practical layout that works beautifully for daily living.

Bobcat comes with excellent reassurance: her Boat Safety Certificate remains valid until April 2030, she holds full Recreational Craft Directive certification, and her hull was blacked in August 2026 alongside a fresh survey completed the same month. Additional highlights include three side hatches for excellent ventilation and light, a pram cover for comfort, and that spacious tug-style front deck that truly sets her apart. Moored in Staffordshire and available for viewing now, she is ready to be enjoyed immediately.

Specifications

Accommodation

the accommodation provides comfortable sleeping for two with the a pull-out double berth stowed beneath the tug deck and further potential for additional sleeping space within the saloon if required.

Construction

Constructed with a steel plating specification of 10/6/4 and a flat-bottomed hull, she combines strength and durability.

Engine(s)

Powering her is a reliable Beta 43hp four-cylinder diesel engine with keel cooling, paired with a PRM 150 gearbox — a proven, economical setup ideal for canal and river cruising.

Certification

BUYERS & SELLERS

When you buy a boat from us you pay all monies in to our company clients trust account which means that the buyers and sellers money is protected. This is the same account that solicitors set up for house sales .This money does not belong to the company it belongs to the buyer until the sale is complete and then we pay the seller from the company clients trust account. We cannot release the money from the Clients Trust Account to the seller until the vessel has been accepted and handed over to the buyer because if there was a fault with the vessel and the buyer refused to accept it and wanted their money back we could not do this because the seller would of already had the money. This could become a very costly and messy problem for all parties.

This money never enters our company current account. This also means that we cannot use customers money for other purchases/reasons. If at any point the company went bust then the buyers/sellers money is safe and it would go back to the rightful owner of the money.

We have had this company clients trust account set up from day one to protect our customers money. This account is a secure holding account. We pay the seller monies due from this account when the buyer has signed to accept the vessel. Payment is made from this account to the seller by cheque from the clients Trust Account which is protected guaranteed funds.

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Disclaimer

No guarantee is given or implied with regards to specification but descriptions are given in good faith. All vessels are sold without warranty or condition as to the fitness either expressed or implied by status or otherwise. No appliances or systems have been tested. All measurements stated are approximate.These details are not intended to, and do not, form any part of any current or future contract. In this transaction we are acting as Brokers only. All sales subject to contract.We are relying on information supplied by a third party. All information is given as a guide.Plating thickness cannot be measured during NBS visit while the boat is in the water and is based on information supplied by the owner.A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey of the vessel.NBS advises that a qualified independent surveyor carries out a full out of water survey for every vessel.

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